Sara Gray
Bangor,ME
Summary
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer professional with eight years of solid record of success. Completes procedures with skill and accuracy in fast-paced environments. Dedicated using conscientious and systematic approaches to gain important information about internal body structures, development and areas of concern. Seeking to obtain a career that is full-time and offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medial Diagnostic Sonographer
Northern Light Health
01.2016 - Current
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Took patient medical history and answered preliminary questions regarding procedure.
- Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
- Decided appropriate length and scope of scans by discussing needs with clinicians and monitoring findings during examinations.
- Trained students and employees on machine use and maintenance.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes.
- Analyzed customer service trends to discover areas of opportunity and provide feedback to management. For example, uploading worksheets directly to the study rather than deliver to reading Radiologist
- Ordered supplies for the department while maintaining budget.
- Relief charge when supervisor is away.
CNA
Care & Comfort Home Health
10.2013 - 07.2014
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Education
Master of Health Administration - Health Administration
Saint Joesph's College
Standish, ME12.2025
Advanced Certificate - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Kennebec Valley Community College
Fairfield, ME12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Maine
Orono, ME12.2012
Skills
- Regulatory Guidelines
- Diagnostic Evaluation
- Reading Comprehension
- Patient Advocacy and Confidentiality
- Accurate Recordkeeping
- Equipment Maintenance
- Staff Training
- Quality Control
- Reviewing Patient Information, Patient Information Collection, and EMR use
- Electronic Patient Medical Record
- Performance Improvement
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Order Accuracy
Timeline
Medial Diagnostic Sonographer
Northern Light Health
01.2016 - Current
CNA
Care & Comfort Home Health
10.2013 - 07.2014
Master of Health Administration - Health Administration
Saint Joesph's College
Advanced Certificate - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Kennebec Valley Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Maine
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